Just walking around the city with a guide we came upon the Royal Palace. One of the sights not to miss. Beautiful and historical. Our hotel was not far. King and queen doesn’t live there anymore but they do have some functions there at times.

We don't normally visit palaces and tour their insides but we had read about this one and it sounded worthwhile. Wow! So many interesting and eye-popping things to look at. The whole thing takes about 45 minutes. Really worth it.

If this is a top destination for you schedule it as early as possible in your vacation. Mine was cancelled twice the same week due to official events at the Palace and ended up going on my last day in Madrid. When you arrive you will find two lines, one for visitors with tickets and one for visitors without tickets. The line for visitors without tickets was four times as long, and I even had to wait approximately 25 minutes to enter the Palace. It seems like the line was a mixture of times, and by the time I reached the entrance it was 15-20 minutes early and I was allowed to enter. After security there is a cloakroom for your large belongings at no cost. You can also get an audio guide for 4 Euros and be ready to wait for an additional 15 minutes or so. The audio guide adds a little extra information from the signs you will find in each room. If you are not a history buff, you wouldn’t miss much, however, the advantage is that instead of reading a sign that may or may not be visible due to folks standing in your way, you can observe the beauty of the room while you listen to the significance of each location. There is a nice souvenir shop with neat and unique items you probably won’t find outside the palace. You will be allowed to take your phone with you, but keep in mind photographs are prohibited in most of the rooms.

I did not go inside the Palace. The outside is really grand. There is a rather formal garden in front of it and a less ostentatious one next to it. The courtyard next to the cathedral has a nice outlook area to oversee the city.

Beautiful grounds and beautiful inside the Palace. Everything was easy to access, clearly marked. We downloaded the Visit app to our device. Made things easy and easy to operate as well. Definitely recommend getting the app. Beautiful palace and we had a great experience.

The palace was incredible. I loved it (probably more than hubby, but he enjoyed it too). The Spanish Royal family still uses it for special events and state dinners. It was amazing to see the art and embellishments on the ceilings and walls - they were all so over-the-top in terms of opulence. There was signage in each room that described its purpose. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

One of the sites you must see when in Madrid. Perfectly preserved, and well laid out for a tour. Make sure you purchase the audio guide, it will give you a much better experience. Didn’t wait at all to get in, as we had a timed entrance ticket. It was a little crowded at times, as it’s a magnet for school tours. We will definitely return.

Built commencing 1738 by King Filipe V it is the largest palace in Western Europe and although the house of the current king , he lives elsewhere. It is impressive and from Euro 12 you can look through. There was no shortage of customers and we viewed from outside.

This splendid-looking palace is resplendent in its beauty and grandeur, making it the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. From the ornate decorations to the intricate details, you can't help but be impressed by the sheer magnificence of this palace. And if you're lucky enough, you might even catch a glimpse of the royal family in residence! So if you're looking for a palace that looks like it's straight out of a fairytale, then Palacio Real de Madrid is definitely the place to be.

Went past the palace in the morning and the queues and number of people were insane. Having been in places like this in other parts of the world, we didn’t see it as a must do, so we can’t comment on the experience. However, we came back about 7pm and very few people so could wander the area without the crowds.